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BV05 RCU

2005 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1596cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 124,996 miles on the clock, averaging 11,002 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BV05 RCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,996
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
11,002

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading124,996 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,974
Average per year11,002
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BV05 RCU 19k46k72k99k125k '08'17'13

Check BV05 RCU

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,996 miles
Since last MOT+18,974 miles
PASS
Mileage106,022 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,022 miles
Since last MOT+13,381 miles
PASS
Mileage92,641 miles
Since last MOT+6,498 miles
PASS
Mileage86,143 miles
Since last MOT+17,758 miles
PASS
Mileage68,385 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,385 miles
Since last MOT+19,664 miles
PASS
Mileage48,721 miles
Since last MOT+9,408 miles
PASS
Mileage39,313 miles
Since last MOT+8,923 miles
PASS
Mileage30,390 miles
Since last MOT+5,256 miles
PASS
Mileage25,134 miles
Since last MOT+5,862 miles
PASS
Mileage19,272 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 RCU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About BV05 RCU

What car is BV05 RCU?

BV05 RCU is a red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BV05 RCU?

The last recorded mileage for BV05 RCU was 124,996 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV05 RCU passed its MOT?

BV05 RCU has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2017.

Is BV05 RCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV05 RCU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BV05 RCU?

BV05 RCU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.